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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
1
House Set To Vote Controls To President
Washington reports that the House tentatively voted to enable automatic wage and price controls if the cost of living index rises five percent from June 15. The move comes as economic mobilizer Symington urged giving the president authority to impose rationing and other controls, with Maybank indicating the form of power remains under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Labor Department
Rep. McKinnon
Dcalif
Truman
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Capitol
Maybank
D-S. C
Senate Banking Committee
Symington
Auto Stolen Increases City Thefts Report
A 1941 Chevrolet owned by Grady Robbins was stolen from Ingalls between 7 and 7:45 PM Tuesday. The car, with white paint and a oak trim, bears tag number 52C 2149, marking the sixth vehicle stolen in two months according to the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel Department
Grady Robbins
Ingalls
Tile merchants suffer after India Pakistan trade rift
Local tile merchants who benefited during the India Pakistan business freeze now face falling sales as tensions ease and buyers resume normal purchasing. They report cautious optimism but warn of slower demand and higher competition as markets normalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakistan
India
Excess Profits Tax Assured By Lucas Amid War Tax Plans
Senate Democratic Leader Lucas said no immediate excess profits tax. taxes will rise later to curb profiteering. Finance committee trimmed House excise cuts and approved new levies on television sets, home freezers, and slot machines as preparations for Truman’s broader tax increases. He warned of drastic taxes if war expands and outlined a plan to fund wartime needs with higher corporate and individual taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. LE
Washington
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Congress
Truman
Senate Finance Committee
House
Treasury
Ae Truman
Corincome
Cullman County Prisoner Paroled by State Board
Chief Deputy Oscar Hancock reports Cullman County convict Lannie Butts 35 Eva was paroled by the state pardon parole board after 30 days of a 70 day jail term for driving while intoxicated. The board ordered immediate release, noting parole actions are common since 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Ala
Oscar Hancock
Cullman County
State Pardon-Parole Board
Butts
Pardon - Parole Board
Montgomery
Parole Board
Glen Vinson
L. B. Stephens
Stephens
Negro Minister Arrested Here For Auto Theft
A black minister, initially jailed on reckless driving and no license, claimed to be Rev Roy Jones Jr of Tuscumbia but later admitted driving off with a 1949 Ford owned by Roy Loveless of Tuscumbia. Police said Loveless filed a grand larceny warrant. the case was assigned to transfer to Tuscumbia. Officers Smith and Bowman led the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tuscumbia
J. B. Whitmire
David S. King
Whitmire
Roy Jones Jr
Roy Loveless
Loveless
Jones
King
John Allen
Charles Smith
Ernest Bowman
20 True Bills In Lawrence Bared By Grand Jurors
Lawrence county summer grand jury reported 20 true bills among a 38 case docket. The report, submitted to Judge James H. Crow Jr. by foreman Duke Bailey, notes 10 of 33 cases not investigated were not killed and three were continued. Special election for county solicitor set for August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
James H. Crow Jr
Duke Bailey
Peeenne
Four-Year-Old Jimmy Survives Polio and Previous Escapes
A Tennessee child nicknamed Jimmy Shook has survived polio after a recent illness while previously escaping death four times in the past year. Earlier incidents include a fall into a well at his grandparents’ home near Pulaski and a live-wire shock in November. He is regaining use of his right arm as doctors note progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Shook
Elmo Shook
Rand
Fourth Avenue
Jimmy
Pulaski
Tenn
Two Injured In Crash Here On Sixteenth Avenue
Two persons were injured when a 1947 Ford driven by Albert Castleberry of Carbon Hill collided with a 1947 Chevrolet driven by Harley M. Cross of Moulton at the intersection of Sixteenth Avenue and Sherman Street in Decatur. The accident occurred about 4 21 P M. at the scene wreckers were used and police officers Louis Landers and Richard Hyde conducted the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Avenue
Sherman Street
Decatur General Hospital
Jack Waldrop
Landersville
Harley Hale
Moulton
Albert Castleberry
Carbon Hill
Harley M. Cross
Moult
Russians Face New Defeat In Council Vote
Russia faces another setback over seating Red China in the United Nations as the security council debate clashes with Korea. Soviet Minister Jakob Malik presided but was defeated 8 to 3 on a plan to place China issue ahead of Korea. Seven members pledged to reject his agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harrelson Lake
Russia
China
United Nations
U. N
Big Five
New York
Security Council
Jakob A. Malik
Council
Maliki
Malik
Korea
Britain
France
Ecuador
Cuba
Norway
United States
Jef
Warren R. Austin
U. S
Alabama House Agrees To Quit Friday In Special Session
Alabama legislators prepared for what appears to be the next to last day of a summer special session. The House agreed to adjourn Friday after unruly opposition stalled a reapportionment bill and a quorum breakdown.Governor Folsom signaled a call for another session, date to be determined, as talks continue on adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
Senate
James E. Folsom Sai
W. M. Beck
Amazing Story Of Americans Raid Behind Enemy Lines
Advanced U S command post Korea Aug 3 This is the amazing story of a U S battalion that fought behind enemy lines saved a report from destruction in a savage struggle in the Korean war The officers called it a reconnaissance in force and it moved for the high command The battalion's thrust into the enemy lines left no doubt the Reds have a force in the Southern 36 Hour March The battalion made a 72 hour forced march south to reach the jumping off place for the dash toward Chinju The boys rested a few hours then at 6 a m yesterday began their push Troops of the U S 24th division held their line east of Chinju after sending the tank squadron deep into enemy territory The battalion had five Sherman tanks a belt of infantry The unit was commanded by Lt John L Deckien Augusta Ga The tank force faced enemy and sniper fire all the way The Americans rode the tanks jeeps and trucks See AMAZING On Page 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Whitehead
U. S
Korea
Masan
Pusan
Ward Chinju
U. S. 24Th Division
Chinju
Estimaey
Sean Ef. Benty Mest
John L. Deckien
Glenn Ave
Augusta
Tokyo
South Korea
South Coast
Naktong
Associated Press
Whitehead
Chunjam
Red Korears
Wonbung Village
O. H. P. King
John E. Church
24Th Division
Council Takes Up Deferments
National Security Council may consider a policy deferring skilled essential workers from military duty. Defense Department postponed a statement on an interim policy for National Guardsmen and reservists. If cleared, Commerce will issue essential industry lists and Labor will name vital defense skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Security Council
Truman
Defense Department
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Two Held In Hopper Death
Hubert Livingston and Ira Latham face first degree manslaughter charges in the death of James Curtiss Hopper. Bail set at 2000 each as they await further action. A tox report said Hopper died when crushed under truck wheels after a day spent with Livingston and others near Florette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Livingston
Ira Latham
James Curtiss Hopper
B. Humphrey
W. H. Long
Long
Hopper
Livingston
Latham
James W. Hopper
Sheriff's Forces
Huntsville
Florette
Americans Seek to Halt North Korean Advance on Naktong Front
U S Eighth Army reports the UN withdrawal to the Naktong river has balanced forces on the new front with five American and five South Korean divisions facing roughly nine to ten North Korean divisions. Analysts see potential for limited American counteroffensive as supplies and morale hamper the Reds. An American attack in the deep south forced a North Korean unit into retreat, signaling possible momentum shift on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Naktong River
Naktong
Chinju
Two Suits Placed On Court File Here
Morgan circuit court records show two suits filed for an account and a promissory note. Hillcrest Infirmary Inc. sues Byars with attorney J. H. Berman listed for the plaintiff. General Finance Company of Decatur Inc. seeks $156.64 from Spencer Latham, with W. L. Chenault representing the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Circuit
Hillcrest Infirmary Inc
No Germans Found in Egyptian Army Reports Disputed
Authoritative independent sources say there is no basis for repeated West German press claims that 6,000 Afrika corps veterans are serving with the Egyptian army. Foreign military experts and correspondents who have traveled with Egyptian units say they have never seen a German soldier in the ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Yank Strength Advances Toward Reds With Tank Foray
Allied troops push toward South Korea with fresh U S Marines and second infantry divisions joining three American and five South Korean divisions. A U S 24th infantry foray penetrated behind enemy lines near Chinju, recovered maps and documents, and disrupted the Red advance as tanks and armor retreated.
Man Held in Dyer Act Case
Calvin Jackson Cofield, 25, was arrested by federal agents for transporting a stolen 1948 Chevrolet sedan across state lines. He waived preliminary hearing, arraigned before U S Commissioner Marvin Eubanks, with a $1000 appearance bond. He remains in Morgan County jail awaiting transfer to federal custody. The theft occurred in Flint Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Jackson Cofield
U. S
Marvin Eubanks
Cofield
Morgan County
Flint
Mich
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